Farmers across the U.S. could see a drop of nearly 25-percent in their farm income compared to last year. That’s what USDA is predicting—and that’s why your lawmakers in Washington, …
Despite Low Demand, Fertilizer Prices Remain High
Fertilizer prices remain higher despite agriculture being past the high-demand spring season. Josh Linville of StoneX told Agweb.com that multiple global factors are the reason prices have stayed high. Lower European …
Farm Groups Want Changes to SAF Tax
Top farm groups want improvements in the administration’s sustainable aviation or clean fuel tax credit, shortcomings they say could put the benefits “out of reach for many farmers.” The American …
Independent Study Finds Economic Benefits to Beef Checkoff
According to a recent independent economic study, U.S. cattle producers get back $13.41 for each dollar they invest into the national Beef Checkoff program. Dr. Harry M. Kaiser of Cornell …
Agricultural Land Values Still High
“Nothing short of exceptional.” That’s how Farmers National Company describes the agricultural land market over the last five years. According to the company, gains in value are prevalent across all …
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) continues making improvements for specialty crops. RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger says recent crop insurance changes give specialty crops some of the benefits that other …
Good News about Food Prices
There’s more good news on the food price front. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
Food Prices May Be Going Down
We may be seeing a little relief in grocery prices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA has lowered its food price forecast. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored …
Thirty Million Farm Acres Abandoned Since 1986
In 2022, a University of Wisconsin study claimed that U.S. farmers had converted several million acres of pristine grassland and other “semi-natural areas” to cropland. Researcher Tyler Lark said that …
Wide Range of Beef Prices
There’s a wide range of beef prices for holiday grilling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you love to grill beef at your cookout, you will find …
More Maple Syrup This Year
Some would call it a breakfast staple. Why there’s more maple syrup coming this season. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The latest USDA outlook on maple syrup …
Summer Cookout Prices Up This Year
Your summer cookout could cost you more this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2024 summer cookout survey revealed record high prices. …
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new action on the Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S Act). It says the Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets proposed rule would …
Addressing Food Loss
Addressing food loss around the nation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby explains a recently announced national strategy for federal …